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National Grounding Safety Month promoting Static Electricity awareness
National Grounding Safety Month promoting Static Electricity awareness SafeRack, a leader in industrial loading safety equipment has teamed up with Newson Gale, a leader in static control to designate August as Grounding Safety Month. When loading petrochemical or other combustible materials, static...
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Balfour Beatty ranked top Education Contractor in Southeast USA
Balfour Beatty ranked top Education Contractor in Southeast USA Engineering News-Record (ENR) has named Balfour Beatty the Southeast USA’s No. 1 contractor in the education market sector for 2020. The industry publication’s annual Top Contractors list ranks firms based on national, region and market...
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The intricacies of restricted access drilling
The intricacies of restricted access drilling A scenario in which a regular, large-scale rig won’t work, is likely to require a restricted access drilling rig. When considering a site with restricted access, it seems perfectly natural to picture an urban setting; but rural settings frequently requir...
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Top tips for buying pre-loved used construction equipment
Top tips for buying pre-loved used construction equipment Buying machine equipment is a big investment at any time. As companies emerge from the lockdown and attempt to get back to pre-pandemic work levels, Finning UK & Ireland, exclusive distributor for Caterpillar® equipment, reports an immedi...
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TORSUS releases Terrastorm off-road 4X4 minibus details
TORSUS releases Terrastorm off-road 4X4 minibus details TORSUS, manufacturer of the world’s toughest, heavy-duty off-road buses is set to cause a stir in the commercial vehicle sector with TERRASTORM, a 4×4 off-road minibus. Available to order now, starting from €57,461 (£52,290.95), the first...
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Terex Trucks TA300 gets a high grade at Texas high school construction projects
Terex Trucks TA300 gets a high grade at Texas high school construction projects It’s back to school for Franco Builders as the family-owned contractor takes on two major new high school projects in the Houston area – Alvin ISD (Independent School District) High School 4 and Fort Bend ISD High School...
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SEAT bringing imagination to life with their 3D Printing LAB
SEAT bringing imagination to life with their 3D Printing LAB Made without moulds, with no design limitations and 10 times faster. 3D printing has infinite applications and the automotive industry has been among the first to embrace it to save time and gain flexibility in all phases of a vehicle’s de...
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Hilti and Ottobock power up with Exoskeleton solutions for the construction industry
Hilti and Ottobock power up with Exoskeleton solutions for the construction industry The Hilti Group has entered into a technology partnership with Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA to develop exoskeletal systems. Such solutions open new possibilities in terms of health protection and productivity and repr...
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MusashiAI Robotic Employees now available
MusashiAI Robotic Employees now available MusashiAI, a joint venture between Israeli SixAI and Japanese Musashi Seimitsu (a Honda Motor Corporation affiliate company), is announcing the commercial availability of its autonomous visual quality control inspector, autonomous forklift driver and disrupt...
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Doosan Bobcat and Green Machine partner up on Electric Compact Excavators
Doosan Bobcat and Green Machine partner up on Electric Compact Excavators Doosan Bobcat North America, a global leader in compact equipment, and Green Machine Equipment, Inc., a manufacturer of renewable power drive systems, announced today a strategic partnership to produce electric/hydraulic Bobca...
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EBRD financing municipal infrastructure modernisation in Bakuriani, Georgia
EBRD financing municipal infrastructure modernisation in Bakuriani, Georgia The population of Bakuriani, a city in the Borjomi municipality of Georgia, will benefit from improved public transport and services thanks to a €5 million loan provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Developmen...
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Hitachi’s cab comfort a big hit with UK’s first Zaxis-7 Excavator operators
Hitachi’s cab comfort a big hit with UK’s first Zaxis-7 Excavator operators The first machines from the new generation of Hitachi Zaxis-7 excavators have arrived in England and been delivered to DMJ Drainage (DMJ), one of the UK’s leading land drainage contractors. The first assignment f...
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Komatsu combining several mining product lines through rebrand
Komatsu combining several mining product lines through rebrand Signifying the ongoing evolution and rapid transformation of its growing mining product offerings, Komatsu today announced plans to rebrand its underground hard rock equipment, surface wheel loaders and new line of blasthole drills to re...
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Ford Experimenting with 4-legged Boston Dynamics robots to 3D Scout factories
Ford Experimenting with 4-legged Boston Dynamics robots to 3D Scout factories These four-legged dog-like robots can sit, shake hands and roll over. They also can perform 360-degree camera scans, handle 30-degree grades and climb stairs for hours at a time. That’s because they are actually 70-pound q...
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A new £70m Automotive Powertrain Research Centre is to be built in the UK
A new £70m Automotive Powertrain Research Centre is to be built in the UK A new £70 million research and development centre is to be established in the UK with the ambition of becoming one of the leading independent facilities of its type in the world. Led by The University of Bath, the Institute fo...
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NEOM and STC Group developing IoT and 5G infrastructure for cognitive cities
NEOM and STC Group developing IoT and 5G infrastructure for cognitive cities NEOM announced its first step to create the world’s leading cognitive cities that rely on leading technology for digital services after signing a contract with stc group to establish a 5G network infrastructure that will ac...
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Revolutionary Solid-State Batteries will create a $6 Billion market by 2030
Revolutionary Solid-State Batteries will create a $6 Billion market by 2030 Solid-state batteries keep on attracting tremendous attention and investment with the maturing technologies and closeness to mass production. Even with the influence of COVID-19, the potential market size is expected to grow...
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Caterpillar celebrates 35 years of production of 175,000 medium high drive dozers
Caterpillar celebrates 35 years of production of 175,000 medium high drive dozers In 1985, Caterpillar expanded its revolutionary elevated sprocket undercarriage concept to its medium track-type tractor (MTTT) line with the launch of the H-Series models. Still unique to this day for the 130 to 350 h...
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The Smart Technologies set to transform the Automotive Industry
The Smart Technologies set to transform the Automotive Industry In recent years, the focus for automotive giants around the world has been automation. Manufacturing innovation has given us so much in the past — what the future holds is almost unimaginable. The automotive industry is laden with techn...
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APM announces Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Project of the Year finalists
APM announces Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Project of the Year finalists The finalists of the annual Association for Project Management (APM) Awards have been announced ahead of the live virtual awards ceremony taking place on Monday 16 November 2020. The renowned APM Awards, sponsor...
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AUSA presentation introduces new dumpers, forklifts and handlers
AUSA presentation introduces new dumpers, forklifts and handlers AUSA has introduced the world to its five new machines, completing the manufacturer’s extensive catalogue of compact all-terrain vehicles. The presentation, which was made in an innovative digital format, was used to publicly lau...
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10 Liebherr 1000 EC-H 40 High-Top crane rise to the Grand Paris Express challenge
10 Liebherr 1000 EC-H 40 High-Top crane rise to the Grand Paris Express challenge Since May 2018, there have been ten 1000 EC-H 40 High-Top tower cranes with very high lifting capacities on the construction sites of the Grand Paris Express. The 1000 EC-H 40 is the largest Liebherr tower crane model...
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Ferrovial awarded €288m contract to expand Porto Metro in Portugal
Ferrovial awarded €288m contract to expand Porto Metro in Portugal Ferrovial, through a consortium involving its subsidiary Ferrovial Construction and Portuguese construction company Alberto Couto Alves, has been awarded a €288 million contract to expand Porto Metro in Portugal. The project consists...
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Synthomer secures funding to improve performance and impact of EV batteries
Synthomer secures funding to improve performance and impact of EV batteries Synthomer Plc, one of the world’s foremost suppliers of aqueous polymers, and its partners have together been awarded £760,826 in funding from the ISCF Faraday Battery Challenge for a project focused on increasing the perfor...
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Australia announces tender for $550m Beerburrum to Nambour rail upgrade in Queensland
Australia announces tender for $550m Beerburrum to Nambour rail upgrade in Queensland Tenders will be sought next month for the design and construction of Stage 1 of the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade on the Sunshine Coast. In 2019, the Deputy Prime Minister approved funding to progress this upg...
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AVATAR Partners debuts Avatar CONNECT AR for real-time virtual collaboration
AVATAR Partners debuts Avatar CONNECT AR for real-time virtual collaboration AVATAR Partners, a world-leading innovator in virtual, augmented and mixed reality (extended reality or XR, collectively) software solutions for heavy-duty industry and defence, has introduced its new Avatar CONNECT solutio...
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EAV launches revolutionary eCargo Chassis Cab Platform
EAV launches revolutionary eCargo Chassis Cab Platform The new EAV ECOBike aims to reduce City emissions by up to 75% with all new design and two cubic metre fixed cargo box. Electric Assisted Vehicles Limited have today launched their all-new EAV 2Cubed eCargo ultra-lightweight commercial vehicle b...
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New guidance from Highways England allows 60mph traffic through roadworks
New guidance from Highways England allows 60mph traffic through roadworks Highways England issued new guidance for its supply chain today, to support them using 60mph more often within roadworks, where it is safe to do so. After extensive and innovative research and trials, Highways England confirme...
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Safety and zero-emissions at the heart of Volta commercial vehicles
Safety and zero-emissions at the heart of Volta commercial vehicles According to Carl-Magnus Norden, Founder of Volta Trucks: “Safety is at the heart of the Volta brand for one simple reason. In London, as an example, 23% of pedestrian fatalities and 58% of cyclist deaths involve an HGV, yet large t...
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VolvoCE L45H and L50H wheel loaders now offered with high-speed driveline
VolvoCE L45H and L50H wheel loaders now offered with high-speed driveline Volvo CE adds a new high-speed driveline option for two of its compact wheel loader models, L45H and L50H, with speeds of up to 31 mph (50km/h). A high-speed driveline option is now available on Volvo Construction Equipment L4...
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Satellite telemetry technology supporting flood protection in Scotland
Satellite telemetry technology supporting flood protection in Scotland In recent years the development of flood warning systems has benefited from advances in sensor, datalogger and communications technology. The expansion of mobile telecommunications has meant that more locations now benefit from i...
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JW Speaker introduces powerful Solar LED Flasher Lights for obstructions and hazards
JW Speaker introduces powerful Solar LED Flasher Lights for obstructions and hazards J.W. Speaker Corporation has announced the launch of high-powered, low-profile solar LED flasher lights to help crews, motorists and passers-by identify dangerous obstructions in a wide range of settings. The new li...
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Herrenknecht hosts a special 2020 Training Day
Herrenknecht hosts a special 2020 Training Day Last Saturday, the plant gates were opened to young people from the company’s home region with a diverse range of insights into around a dozen apprenticeships at Herrenknecht AG. About 200 visitors, young men and women with accompaniment, joined t...
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The Bugatti Baby is reborn
The Bugatti Baby is reborn At the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, Bugatti announced our 110th birthday present to ourselves, the reimagining of the original Bugatti Baby. The design and testing phase is now completed and the car has gone into series production and clients will be soon be takin...
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LEVC Electric Van trial begins with Octopus Energy
LEVC Electric Van trial begins with Octopus Energy LEVC’s real-world testing and trial phase for VN5, its new electric van, has added a new partner: the UK entech company Octopus Energy, an energy retailer focused on driving the technology-enabled green energy system. Octopus Energy engineers will u...
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Siemens equipping 600 global locations with its Comfy workplace experience app
Siemens equipping 600 global locations with its Comfy workplace experience app Siemens is deploying its workplace experience solution Comfy across its global offices, targeting approximately 600 company locations, by October this year. This supports a safe return to the workplace for employees durin...
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Trevi rises to the complex FOUR Frankfurt foundation challenge
Trevi rises to the complex FOUR Frankfurt foundation challenge “FOUR Frankfurt” is a unique high-rise building in the heart of Frankfurt city centre. Thanks to its purchase in 2015, “Groß und Partner Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft” laid the foundations for the execution of this mega...
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Velodyne Lidar and PARIFEX announce 3 year agreement to improve road safety
Velodyne Lidar and PARIFEX announce 3 year agreement to improve road safety Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced a three year sales agreement with PARIFEX, a leading provider of traffic management and speed measurement systems. PARIFEX uses Velodyne lidar sensors in its traffic monitoring solutions...
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Dassault Systèmes and Bouygues Construction commit to reinvent Construction Industry
Dassault Systèmes and Bouygues Construction commit to reinvent Construction Industry Dassault Systèmes and Bouygues Construction today announced the next phase of their long-term commitment to reinvent the construction industry and make it more efficient and sustainable. Bouygues Construction has ch...
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HiBoost launches Travel 4G 2.0 RV Signal Booster to improve cell reception in vehicles
HiBoost launches Travel 4G 2.0 RV Signal Booster to improve cell reception in vehicles HiBoost, the professional mobile coverage solution provider, today introduces its travel 4G 2.0 RV, a powerful RF signal booster to improve cell reception for vehicles. Designed to compatible with all US and Canad...
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Analog Devices launches RF Transceivers for challenging communications applications
Analog Devices launches RF Transceivers for challenging communications applications Analog Devices today announced the first product in a new series of RF transceivers offering the highest dynamic range on the market and suitable for myriad commercial and military applications. The high-performance...
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Hyperloop Transportation Technologies receives US DOT Official Classification
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies receives US DOT Official Classification Following a live press conference organized by the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT), Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) is announcing full support for newly established designations for...
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Has the global pandemic changed transport forever?
Has the global pandemic changed transport forever? New survey reveals the impact of COVID-19 on transport and vehicle use, and points to a very different future for personal mobility: 25% of drivers expect to use their car less after lockdown 40% of motorbike users in large cities will use their veh...
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Doka special formwork perfect for tunnel system construction at CERN
Doka special formwork perfect for tunnel system construction at CERN The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN is the biggest particle accelerator in the world – and growing: to equip the LHC for new, more ambitious experiments in the next decade, the accelerator is currently being upgraded. Doka deve...
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SpaceTime Labs and Small Robot Company work on robot farming swarms in Latin America
SpaceTime Labs and Small Robot Company work on robot farming swarms in Latin America SpaceTime Labs and Small Robot Company have announced their agreement to co-develop swarms of fourth generation autonomous aerial and terrestrial robots to transform Latin American Agriculture with Per Plant Farming...
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MTX awarded theatre construction project at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
MTX awarded theatre construction project at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital Following a competitive tender, MTX has been awarded a multi-million pound construction scheme to deliver a twin operating theatre and eye clinic for Luton & Dunstable University Hospital. The Requirements The Tr...
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MIT research suggests Autonomous Vehicles at least a decade away
MIT research suggests Autonomous Vehicles at least a decade away The MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future has released a new research brief examining the future of autonomous vehicles. The brief is part of a series of subject-specific research projects by MIT faculty that will help frame nationa...
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OptiFuel testing Natural Gas hybrid Locomotive to reduce emissions by 99.5 percent
OptiFuel testing Natural Gas hybrid Locomotive to reduce emissions by 99.5 percent OptiFuel Systems, a system integrator of Cummins and BAE Systems hybrid power products for decarbonizing the rail, marine, and microgrid power market, is in the process of finalizing a $2.6 million U.S. Department of...
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Construction, COVID19 and managing workplace safety
Construction, COVID19 and managing workplace safety The construction industry has been hit hard by COVID-19, with large numbers of sites shutting and many workers being furloughed – but over recent weeks we have seen those sites reopening and workers returning. At the start of lockdown, the Health a...
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Highways England announce Dipesh J Shah OBE as new chair responsible for RIS2
Highways England announce Dipesh J Shah OBE as new chair responsible for RIS2 Dipesh J Shah OBE has been announced as Highways England’s new chair to lead the government’s ambitious plans to level up road infrastructure across the country. Following a competitive selection process he will take up th...
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Construction Equipment market set to reach $160 billion by 2026
Construction Equipment market set to reach $160 billion by 2026 According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the construction equipment market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $135 billion to over $160 billion by 2026, gaining remarkable trac...
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World Bank invests $100m for climate-resilient roads in Colombia
World Bank invests $100m for climate-resilient roads in Colombia The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Cambodia Road Connectivity Improvement Project. The project will enhance rural communities’...
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North American Development Bank finances Mexican border-wide transportation project
North American Development Bank finances Mexican border-wide transportation project The North American Development Bank (NADB) signed an initial loan agreement for up to $155.4 million pesos with Value Arrendadora for its Border-wide Vehicle Program for Public Transportation in Mexico, which is expe...
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EU invests over €2 billion in 140 key transport projects to jump-start the economy
EU invests over €2 billion in 140 key transport projects to jump-start the economy The EU is supporting the economic recovery in all Member States by injecting almost €2.2 billion into 140 key transport projects. These projects will help build missing transport links across the continent, support su...
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Peugeot electric vehicles from 1941 to the e-2008 SUV
Peugeot electric vehicles from 1941 to the e-2008 SUV PEUGEOT has been pioneering electric vehicles since 1941, with the all-new e-2008 SUV the culmination of nearly 80 years of expertise. From creating an electric vehicle to combat the fuel shortages during the German occupation of France in the Se...
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Talbert Manufacturing 55-ton trailer delivers optimum towing and recovery capabilities
Talbert Manufacturing 55-ton trailer delivers optimum towing and recovery capabilities Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, offers the 5553TA traveling axle trailer for optimum versatility and productivity. With a planetary winch and Talbert’s redesigne...
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Herrenknecht celebrates breakthrough of 7.5km tunnel in Italy
Herrenknecht celebrates breakthrough of 7.5km tunnel in Italy In Italy, the largest tunnel boring machine ever used in Europe successfully completed its drive in June. The supersize borer (Earth Pressure Balance Shield, diameter 15.87 metres) made by Herrenknecht in Schwanau, Baden/Southern Germany,...
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Mason Bros appointed Mecalac Construction Equipment dealer in South and central Wales
Mason Bros appointed Mecalac Construction Equipment dealer in South and central Wales Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has appointed Mason Bros to its national dealer network. From two sites in Lampeter Velfrey and Bridgend, the family-owned firm will be responsible for distributing Mecalac’s accla...
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Tsurumi kicks off the new compact HS pump for dewatering tasks
Tsurumi kicks off the new compact HS pump for dewatering tasks Tsurumi has expanded its HS series pumps with a model offering a remarkable performance mix for all types of dewatering tasks. The new HS3.75SL aims to expand in a segment where users already have a wide choice. Even on paper, the new pu...
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Velodyne Lidar adds the Smart to Blue City Technology Solutions
Velodyne Lidar adds the Smart to Blue City Technology Solutions Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced a multi-year sales agreement with Blue City Technology, developer of a Smart City system for traffic monitoring. The Blue City Technology solution, equipped with Velodyne’s lidar sensors, helps impro...
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